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Introduction to Information Security (DCOM 258)

Credit Course

3 credits

$124 per credit

in-county, fees apply

Online, In-person

Provides the knowledge and skills required to assess the overall state of the security of an enterprise environment and recommend and implement appropriate security solutions. Students learn to monitor and secure physical and virtual environments and respond to security incidents while operating with an awareness of applicable security-based laws and policies. This course prepares students for the Computing Technology Industry Association's (Comp TIA) Security+ certification. Course offered every fall, spring and may be offered during additional sessions.

Prerequisite(s): DCOM 101 or consent of the Program Coordinator.

Sections

Summer 2026 ( Sections)

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      Flexible Time
      Location: Online

    Section Information:

    • Format: Online
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 06/01/2026 - 08/08/2026
    • Course ID: #51623

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: NOTE: This section meets during the ten week session.

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      Flexible Time
      Location: Online
    • Time:
      6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      TR
      Location: Online

    Section Information:

    • Format: Online
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 06/09/2026 - 07/02/2026
    • Course ID: #53805

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

Fall 2026 ( Sections)

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      6:00 - 8:50 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      W
      Location: Online
    • Time:
      Flexible Time
      Location: Online

    Section Information:

    • Format: Online
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 08/31/2026 - 12/20/2026
    • Course ID: #94016

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      Flexible Time
      Location: Online

    Section Information:

    • Format: Online
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 08/31/2026 - 12/20/2026
    • Course ID: #93789

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      Flexible Time
      Location: Online

    Section Information:

    • Format: Online
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 10/21/2026 - 12/13/2026
    • Course ID: #92391

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: NOTE: This section meets during the second seven week session.

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      6:00 - 8:45 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      R
      Location: Catonsville, HTEC 115

    Section Information:

    • Format: In-person
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 08/31/2026 - 12/20/2026
    • Course ID: #90742

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      Flexible Time
      Location: Online

    Section Information:

    • Format: Online
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 08/31/2026 - 12/20/2026
    • Course ID: #90809

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3